bedford-magazine-aug-08

The AmazingMr. J ON

Can you personally remember the joy you felt, when you had your picture featured on a special wall, or say, printed in the newspaper? Felt overjoyed to hear that the little girl who graces the back cover of the new 'Amazing Mr. J Comic Book' discovered her star outing by surprise, when her friend randomly showed her a copy! (After receiving permission to use the photo after a Magic Birthday Show for her last December, I had planned to tell the family she was now featured in the new Mr. J Grandway Comic- though before I could, the youngster discovered it by this happy surprise!) THOUSANDS of these comics have now made their way into the hands of kids and adults throughout Atlantic Canada, so I hope she feels like the star she is! Here's the wonderful e-mail I received from her Mom: "Hi Mr. J! I just wanted to let you know that Sammy got a copy of your comic book from a friend who was at the McDonalds in Tantallon this week. She was so excited, and proud, to see herself on the back cover with you. She took it to school today for Show and Tell. It reminded us how awesome her birthday was and how special you made her feel on her special day :) Take Care. Brittany Pottie" :) ... See MoreSee Less

Are you a fan of JOHN CLEESE? You'll be happy to know the Fawlty Towers funnyman showed great warmth and humour upon meeting him in person, following his comedy performance (hilariously entitled: "Why There is No Hope"). For two hours, the near-80 year old Monty Python legend entertainingly explained why! Then, after his sharp and witty outlook on current world affairs, I asked him backstage if he felt there was "any hope of there ever being hope!" He said YES, in such that the best way to enjoy life is through the famous 'Serenity Prayer' (where you simply use your strength to change the things you can, and not worry about the things you can't!). A very wise and funny show, from possibly the FUNNIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD! Proving this point, upon seeing my stuffed 'monster bunny' (from the 'Life of Brian' movie, with this replica version used as a comedy prop in my personal Magic Shows for 20 years), John Cleese instantly took it and played up that the bunny was attacking him! I couldn't even get the ravenous rabbit away from him, as he continued to jostle with it! Priceless. He also loved the 'Dead Parrot' balloon gift, from the famous Python sketch. Will always remember his words: "Once you start thinking, 'Oh, I'm a very serious and important person,' I think you basically die inside.The secret to feeling good is being able to LAUGH at YOURSELF." Thank you, Mr. Cleese, for helping us all to "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life!" That's TRUE MAGIC!! :) ... See MoreSee Less

Looking to entertain your kids, AND help children's charities across Canada? Wednesday May 8th is McHappy Day! The Amazing Mr. J will be at the Upper Tantallon McDonald's from 6:00-7:00pm, performing MAGIC, and giving out FREE balloons, and Grandway Comics! Join the McFun!! I'm lovin' it! :) ... See MoreSee Less

Big Magic Thanks to Calum & The Strange Adventures Team, for hosting Free Comic Book Day...and thanks to YOU for your support! The Magic of Reading continues all year at their stellar Strange Stores, where you can also still pick up the pulse-pounding pages of Mr. J's new Magic Comic! (Courtesy of Nova Scotia's glorious group at Grandway Comics!) With today also being Star Wars Day, it felt a like a Magical 'Double-Christmas' for hundreds of happy kids (and adults!) May the 4th Be With You!😀 ... See MoreSee Less

Looking for some FREE fun for your kiddies? This Saturday is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! It all starts at 10:00am, on the Halifax Waterfront, beside the Maritime Museum. Feel FREE to dress as YOUR favourite super-hero, receive FREE Comics from Strange Adventures, plus enjoy Magic Entertainment from The Amazing Mr. J! PLUS, FREE balloon animals from Mr. J, and (NEW this year!), a FREE collectible copy of Mr. J's All-New Magic Comic, from Nova Scotia's exciting and dynamic new company, Grandway Comics! (But wait, there's MORE!) This year, in celebration of the new Avengers movie, you can have your picture taken wearing...a real Infinity Gauntlet! Why is it real? Because, Mr. J had it SIGNED by its original creators, comic legends George Perez, and Jim Starlin! (Didja know Jim Starlin actually did a cameo in the new movie, like Stan Lee always does?) Maybe you can even do some magic with it yourself! See you Saturday, Heroes! ... See MoreSee Less